Citi Double Cash® Card vs U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card: Which Card Wins for Your Spending?

Which earns more for you?

Monthly spending. We rank on rewards minus the full annual fee, so statement credits and perks are listed separately and never counted for you.

Choosing between the Citi Double Cash® Card (no annual fee) and the U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card (no annual fee) comes down to where you spend most. Both cards can deliver real value. Let’s break it down, then run your numbers to find the winner.

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Meet the Contenders

Citi Double Cash Card

Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases. Earns a solid 2.0% on everything else.

Annual fee: None Sign-up bonus: $200 after $1,500 spend in 6 months Foreign fees: 3%

Perfect if: You're comfortable booking through the issuer's own site for the best rate.

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U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card

Strongest in groceries at 2%. 5% on two chosen categories up to $2,000/quarter, 2% on one everyday.

Annual fee: None Sign-up bonus: $250 after $1,000 spend in 90 days Foreign fees: 3%

Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature Citi Double Cash Card U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card
Annual Fee $0 $0
Sign-Up Bonus $200 after $1,500 spend in 6 months $250 after $1,000 spend in 90 days
Foreign Transaction Fee 3% 3%
Base Reward Rate 2% 1%
Groceries Rewards 2% 2%
Rates with conditions
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5% through Citi Travel
Earns 5% only on hotels, car rentals and attractions booked through Citi Travel, Citi's own booking site. Travel booked anywhere else earns the flat 2%.
5% on prepaid travel
Earns 5% only on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked through the U.S. Bank Travel Center. Travel booked anywhere else earns 1%.
Key Benefits Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases. 5% on two chosen categories up to $2,000/quarter, 2% on one everyday.

The Verdict

Citi Double Cash Card pulls ahead for travel, dining, gas spending.

Not sure which fits your life? Enter your spending below and we’ll do the math. The calculator ranks purely on rewards minus the full annual fee, so credits and perks are yours to judge.